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Diplomat Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel on the beach, near Sliema Promenade

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View
Lounge
Lobby sitting area
Combined shower/bathtub, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
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173 Tower Road, Sliema, Malta, SLM1609
  • Popular LocationSliema Promenade4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSliema Ferry10 min drive
  • Popular LocationMalta Experience11 min drive
  • AirportLuqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)24 min drive

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View | View from room

Standard Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite with Terrace | Terrace/patio

Suite with Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 3 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Sliema

Diplomat Hotel places you in the centre of Sliema, within a short 5-minute stroll of Tower Road and Sliema Promenade. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site gym and sauna. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Sliema hotel, you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Sliema Ferry and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Dragonara Casino.

What's nearby

  • Tower Road - 2 min walk
  • Sliema Promenade - 4 min walk
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 9 min drive
  • Sliema Ferry - 10 min drive
  • Malta Experience - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Surfside Bar and Grill - 2 min walk
  • Gabbana - 3 min walk
  • Starbucks - 9 min walk
  • Cafe Sakura - 8 min walk
  • Fortizza - 6 min walk

About this property

Diplomat Hotel

Upscale hotel on the beach, near Sliema Promenade
Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Diplomat Hotel such as an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a sauna.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This Art Deco hotel also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden. A complete renovation of Diplomat Hotel was completed in July 2021.

This 4-star Sliema hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 113 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 1991
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Diplomat Hotel offers 113 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Sliema hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Maltese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Penny Farthing

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Building
  • Built in 1991
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 22.00 per room (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, Barclaycard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Diplomat Hotel Sliema
Diplomat Sliema
Diplomat Hotel Hotel
Diplomat Hotel Sliema
Diplomat Hotel Hotel Sliema

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Diplomat Hotel?

Diplomat Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Diplomat Hotel?

Yep, Diplomat Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Exiles Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Diplomat Hotel have a pool?

Diplomat Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Diplomat Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Diplomat Hotel.

Does Diplomat Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests give a thumbs up to the buffet brekkie here! Served daily, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Diplomat Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Diplomat Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Diplomat Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Diplomat Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Diplomat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 175 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Luis, Petaluma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a good location. Big room and bathroom. The breakfast is great, a lot of choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Agnieszka

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room's bathroom was definitely lower standard, staff does not speak English well. Yet great communication with town, buses just minutes away from the Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Olivier

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Not a 4* Hotel
On the whole, the stay was good. However, when you are booking a 4* hotel you'd expect a little more than what the Diplomat has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely view and lovely staff.
Would definitely stay again. Booked the sea facing room. What a joy! Breakfast was great!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in a quieter sea-front location
Location involves a certain amount of walking - or bus - to St. Julian's Bay or Sliema Ferry, but it is much quieter and pleasanter than its equivalent-quality hotels. Nearby restaurants offer good food at fair prices I shall use it again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sidney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Arrived early morning before check in time and was kindly offered complimentary tea and coffee. Suitcases were stored for us until check in time. 2 small complimentary bottles of wine delivered to room with bathrobes. Room was spacious and clean, bathroom had bsth as well as shower. Excellent breakfast choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

chloe

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 nights in 2 rooms. Definitely a low rated 3* hotel, absolutely not a 4*. Good: location in Sliema. On the sea, near a convenience store and near the Ferry to Valetta. On the main bus routes too. Pool was nice on the roof top, and the spa was open to shower after check-out. Bed was comfortable and our rooms were clean. Shower pressure was great with good products to use.Breakfast did the job and there was a large choice. Bad: No exaggeration, the air-conditioning sounded like a diesel generator inflating a bouncy castle, yet its output was abysmal. It did slightly cool the room compared to the outdoors, but only slightly and the room was still uncomfortably hot to sleep in (not 15*c as per the dial). The biggest issue, however, was that EVERYTHING was damp. Our clean clothing in suitcases became damp, paper shopping bags, even chewing gum! Both rooms suffered this damp and we've no idea why. The shower rooms have an automatic extractor fan and we always showered with doors closed. The furniture is very old, and the wardrobe door needed wrestling with to open (probably because the wood was damp). The bath was stained yellow and the suite was obviously really old. The tap water is yellow so do not drink it! The pool bar ice creams were extortionately priced at €4.50...which was weird as this was the cost of a lunch baguette too. Overall the bad didn't ruin our holiday, but we couldn't wait to check out, fly home and do our laundry! Will not return to this hotel.